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Article: It's an honour to play for Blades.
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- The Star (Sheffield) (Sheffield, England)
- Article date:
- March 19, 2008
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KEVIN Blackwell today told his players 'It is an honour to represent Sheffield United' as preparations for Saturday's South Yorkshire derby with Barnsley enter a critical phase.
Blackwell's decision to underline the importance of the match against Simon Davey's FA Cup semi-finalists is in stark contrast to the low key approach his predecessor Bryan Robson adopted to high-profile fixtures.
It is designed to foster a ruthless streak among United's first team squad as they go in search of their fourth Championship victory in succession.
United have not achieved four league wins in a row since September 2005 and ...